[Assessment of the health status of children born as a result of extracorporeal fertilization and artificial insemination].
Comprehensive assessment of the health status of 142 children born In Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, showed that 92% of children not only survived, but were healthy and their neuropsychic development was normal for age. The hormonal and immunity status was virtually normal. The authors come to a conclusion that extracorporeal fertilization and artificial insemination in the treatment of a sterile marriage are Justified and effective. The health status of the children who are born is normal, provided certain indications are adhered to.